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    I came across this product on the internet and wonder if they actually work for tire balance. innovativebalancing.com Has anyone tried these?
    1978 XS1100E, superbike bars, 4 into 1 Kerker, k&n, repaired trans.

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    No link to see what you're talking about...
    '82 XJ1100J Maxim (has been sold.)

    '79 F "Time Machine"... oh yeah, Baby.... (Sold back to Maximan)

    2011 Kaw Concours 14 ABS

    In the warden's words from Cool Hand Luke;
    "What we have here is a failure to communicate."

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    • #3
      www.innovativebalancing.com/motorcycle.htm
      1978 XS1100E, superbike bars, 4 into 1 Kerker, k&n, repaired trans.

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      • #4
        Yes...

        A thread search should show where they've been recently discussed.

        Kinda like a tire or an oil thread... opinions vary.
        '82 XJ1100J Maxim (has been sold.)

        '79 F "Time Machine"... oh yeah, Baby.... (Sold back to Maximan)

        2011 Kaw Concours 14 ABS

        In the warden's words from Cool Hand Luke;
        "What we have here is a failure to communicate."

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        • #5
          Originally posted by xs11head View Post
          I came across this product on the internet and wonder if they actually work for tire balance. innovativebalancing.com Has anyone tried these?
          I've heard it go both ways with those beads. I personally wouldn't go that way.

          The dealer here only charges me $4 to balance my wheel if I carry it in.

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          • #6
            I've heard that snake oil works for balancing wheels too.
            Ich habe dich nicht gefragt.

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            • #7
              Magic Beans.
              XS1100SF
              XS1100F

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              • #8
                I DID try them, and no they don't.
                '81 XS1100 SH

                Melted to the ground during The Valley Fire

                Sep. 12th 2015

                RIP

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by 81xsproject View Post
                  I DID try them, and no they don't.
                  The dynabeads, magic beans or the snake oil?
                  Ich habe dich nicht gefragt.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by 81xsproject View Post
                    I DID try them, and no they don't.
                    I did try them, they do work.

                    In my truck and motorcycle.
                    Trapped in time. Surrounded by evil. Low on gas.

                    1980 XS1100G 1179 kit, Tkat brace, progressive springs & shocks, jardine spaghetti, Mikes coils, Geezer's rectifier

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                    • #11
                      I replaced the front tire on my Maxim a couple of months ago and picked up a rythmic vibration. Installed the magic bean reptile oil beads and there was no perceptable difference. Removed the little critters with a shop vac and took the reinstalled tire and rim to a local shop, they balanced the assembly in about four minutes for $5 and the problem went away.

                      They said it only took a 1/4oz weight to cure the problem so it wasn't all that bad but the beads would not handle it or even make a change that my highly trained engineering type body (which may need a tuneup) could detect.
                      The Old Tamer
                      _________________________
                      1979 XS1100SF (The Fire Dragon)
                      1982 650 Maxim (The Little Dragon)
                      another '82 650 Maxim (Parts Dragon)
                      1981 XS1100SH (The Black Dragon)

                      If there are more than three bolts holding it on there, it is most likely a very important part!

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Elevener View Post
                        I did try them, they do work.

                        In my truck and motorcycle.
                        Once again I have to ask, the dynabeads, magic beans or the snake oil?
                        Ich habe dich nicht gefragt.

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                        • #13
                          I have used the beads in my truck tires ( 44" SuperSwampers ) that are biased ply. that much rubber is hard to balance. works well at speeds over 25 mph...between 15 and 25 it bounces you like a superball in a coffee can falling down a mountain... but then it smoothes out like a bikini models a$$ above 25. about 3 pounds in each tire.
                          '81H (my first XS ) "Grey Ghost"
                          Stock Pilots/ 110 mains (to change)
                          4:1 Jardine w/ headerwrap
                          Windjammer(wiring issues)
                          SonyMarine unit for Ipod/Polk Speakers
                          New paint/brakes to come!!
                          ===============
                          '80G FrankenBike (parts bike)
                          ===============
                          '80G to fix "BlackSunshine"
                          Stock Pilots/125 mains
                          Pod filters; 4:1 Kerker??
                          SS Brake lines w/ new M/C's
                          LED Brake Lite
                          Needs paint....

                          It is better to be thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt....

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by TomRodgers View Post
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                            I'm sorry Tom...did you say something? All i could do is follow the bouncing
                            Current Rides: '82 XJ w/Jardine 4-1's, GIVI flyscreen, '97 Triumph Trophy 1200
                            Former Rides: '71 CB350, '78 400 Hawk, '75 CB550/4;
                            while in Japan: '86 KLR250, '86 VT250Z, '86 XL600R, '82 CB450(Hawk II), '96 750 Nighthawk, '96 BMW F650

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                            • #15
                              I'm sorry Tom...did you say something? All i could do is follow the bouncing
                              ah...no i didnt....my plan to hypnotize all channel 11'ers is starting to work. soon you all will deliver your fully completed and customized XS1100's to me... hehehehahahahhahaha
                              '81H (my first XS ) "Grey Ghost"
                              Stock Pilots/ 110 mains (to change)
                              4:1 Jardine w/ headerwrap
                              Windjammer(wiring issues)
                              SonyMarine unit for Ipod/Polk Speakers
                              New paint/brakes to come!!
                              ===============
                              '80G FrankenBike (parts bike)
                              ===============
                              '80G to fix "BlackSunshine"
                              Stock Pilots/125 mains
                              Pod filters; 4:1 Kerker??
                              SS Brake lines w/ new M/C's
                              LED Brake Lite
                              Needs paint....

                              It is better to be thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt....

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